Will Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hi Everyone, I tracked down a Datsun that is almost exactly the car I was looking for, except it needs a few parts. It is a 74 710 2-door hardtop. I'll be driving the car from Sacramento down to Los Angeles and then all the way back to New York, so I could pick up the parts in person if you're somewhere inbetween California and New York! (also if anyone knows of a good junkyard with 710's, I'd be interested to hear about it. PARTS I NEED: front bumper for a 74 Hardtop. rear leaf springs - they were de-arched, so now the car rides too low - the driveshaft bonks the driveline tunnel sometimes. dashboard bezel - mine was cut up for a radio. the panel that is between the rear seat and the rear window (I can't remember what it is called!) IMG_2340 by willkrause, on Flickr Link to comment
Will Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Oh! Also, I was saving a set of 710 gauges that I found at a junkyard in Finland - complete with tachometer and metric speedometer, just in case I ever found myself a 710, but since this car already has a tach I won't be needing them. I could trade the gages for parts that I need. Link to comment
620green Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hi Everyone, I tracked down a Datsun that is almost exactly the car I was looking for, except it needs a few parts. It is a 74 710 2-door hardtop. I'll be driving the car from Sacramento down to Los Angeles and then all the way back to New York, so I could pick up the parts in person if you're somewhere inbetween California and New York! (also if anyone knows of a good junkyard with 710's, I'd be interested to hear about it. PARTS I NEED: front bumper for a 74 Hardtop. rear leaf springs - they were de-arched, so now the car rides too low - the driveshaft bonks the driveline tunnel sometimes. dashboard bezel - mine was cut up for a radio. the panel that is between the rear seat and the rear window (I can't remember what it is called!) IMG_2340 by willkrause, on Flickr Can you send photo parts 710 you need to me?I will find in my country. Link to comment
Will Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 The parts that I need are all of the "large and expensive to send" variety. Thanks for the offer though! Can you send photo parts 710 you need to me?I will find in my country. Link to comment
Jassifrass Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'll be driving the car from Sacramento down to Los Angeles and then all the way back to New York, thats an epic trip there for a 710...good luck and take lots of pictures!!! Link to comment
INDY510 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 . Looking at the rear bumper that is on that car now ....... . uh... . good luck finding a matching front chrome bumper ....... . that rear bumper was NEVER availible in the USA ...... . . I would need to see a picture of the front to see if a matching bumper would even fit Link to comment
Will Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 That's the stock 74 hardtop rear bumper in the picture - it is pretty much the same shape as the non-US bumper, so if the 5-mph bumper shocks are shortened it fits against the car's body pretty well. . Looking at the rear bumper that is on that car now ....... . uh... . good luck finding a matching front chrome bumper ....... . that rear bumper was NEVER availible in the USA ...... . . I would need to see a picture of the front to see if a matching bumper would even fit Link to comment
Sealik Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Here's a few pics of a locale 710, in Mikes thread....think the guy wants 200 bucks for it http://community.ratsun.net/topic/17682-my-island-74-710/page__st__220 Link to comment
Will Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Oh yeah- the crazy homemade dump truck 710! Actually the bumper on that green car is in better shape than the one that is coming with my car. It looks like it has some twists, but could be bent back into shape. I'll check with Mike and see if it is close to him. Here's a few pics of a locale 710, in Mikes thread....think the guy wants 200 bucks for it http://community.rat...0/page__st__220 Link to comment
Sealik Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 It's close to me....about 8 km.....I supplied the pics Link to comment
Sealik Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Oh yeah- the crazy homemade dump truck 710! Actually the bumper on that green car is in better shape than the one that is coming with my car. It looks like it has some twists, but could be bent back into shape. I'll check with Mike and see if it is close to him. You talking about the front bumper...? Link to comment
Will Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah - it looks like it got tweaked, but could be straightened. The one on my car was hit ,and it formed a pretty bad crease that weakened and ripped a little when the bumper was pulled straight, so the metal would need welding and rechroming to get it back in order. It will fit on the car until I find a replacement but it would be very expensive to repair. You talking about the front bumper...? Link to comment
Skib Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Iv got some mint tail lights if your interested Link to comment
Sealik Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yeah - it looks like it got tweaked, but could be straightened. The one on my car was hit ,and it formed a pretty bad crease that weakened and ripped a little when the bumper was pulled straight, so the metal would need welding and rechroming to get it back in order. It will fit on the car until I find a replacement but it would be very expensive to repair. Need to see a pic of your bumper....you have the 'smiley' version...???? Link to comment
Will Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yup - it's a '74 Hardtop with the smiley bumpers! P5050716 by willkrause, on Flickr P5050710 by willkrause, on Flickr Need to see a pic of your bumper....you have the 'smiley' version...???? Link to comment
Will Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I think the tail lights are okay, thanks though. Iv got some mint tail lights if your interested Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Also sedan and hardtop taillights are totally different. Link to comment
gokiburix Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I have a grill and door panels: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/31307-710-grill/ http://community.ratsun.net/topic/31308-710-2-door-interior-panels/ PM me if you're interested. -goki Link to comment
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